Exploring the Beauty of Sejong Lake Park in Summer
The weather has become quite hot.
You know you shouldn't just enjoy the air conditioning indoors, right?
Practicing 'heat to combat heat' is a great way to maintain your health during the summer.
To escape the heat, I took a stroll around Sejong Lake Park early in the morning.
During my walk, I encountered some unexpected guests in the park.
Despite the hot weather, the summer flowers greeted me with bright smiles.
Surprisingly, there are a variety of flowers to see in the lake park right now.
On the water, you can find lotus flowers, water lilies, and floating hearts.
By the water's edge or on land, you can see the vibrant flowers of the crape myrtle, along with Buddha's hand, tail flowering trees, and more.
Shall we take a walk around the lake park with these summer flowers?
I parked at the second parking lot and headed down to the central square.
The reflection of the fountain in the square is quite beautiful.
Sejong Lake Park, the largest artificial lake in our country, is a wonderful place to walk.
I started walking counterclockwise along the trail.
The view of Seho Bridge and the floating stage island from the pine forest path is picturesque.
Various aquatic plants thrive along the water's edge,
with Buddha's hand particularly catching my eye.
The flower language of Buddha's hand is 'pure love' and 'sad love.'
The sunlight reflecting off the bulrushes and Buddha's hand creates a dreamy atmosphere.
Reaching the lotus deck, I found lotus flowers, water lilies, and floating hearts creating a water garden.
I captured a single beautiful white water lily.
The term 'water lily' is derived not from the character for water but from the character for sleep, as they bloom at night.
Among the lotus flowers, the small yellow flowers are floating hearts.
Floating hearts come in white and yellow varieties.
The white ones are called 'floating hearts,' while the yellow ones are known as 'yellow floating hearts.'
As I walked by the water, I spotted a dragonfly resting on a Buddha's hand flower.
On the lakeside, yellow flowers, known as bee balm, catch the eye.
The roots of bee balm are said to be used as a tonic or antipyretic.
Arriving at the water flower island, I was captivated by the circular deck path and the beautiful reflections of clouds.
Surrounding the water flower island, bulrushes and yellow floating hearts are in full bloom.
As a bee-like creature buzzed around the tail flowering tree, I was curious about its name.
I asked CHAT GPT, and it turns out it's a bumblebee.
How convenient the world has become!
In the sculpture park next to the water flower island, various sculptures greet visitors.
One of them is 'Illusion' by artist Lim Jong-chan, depicting the stars and moon reflecting on the lake's surface.
This is a view of the lake from the wildflower path, showing the high-rise apartments of Nasaeng-dong and the lotus deck path I just walked.
The reflections of the lake are simply beautiful.
Around the heart-shaped photo zone set up in the wildflower garden, the crape myrtle is in full bloom, perfect for taking pictures.
From the water play island, you can see Seho Bridge and the National Sejong Library, with the blue sky and white clouds creating a stunning picture.
This is the view of the silver beach and the crape myrtle flower path from Seho Bridge.
The crape myrtle is in full bloom, showcasing its beauty.
The crape myrtle flower path is a highlight of Sejong Lake Park in summer.
Currently, the crape myrtle flowers are in full bloom, reaching their peak.
Crape myrtles are sometimes called 'one hundred days roses' because their flowers last for a hundred days.
It seems like I can enjoy this beautiful sight for a while longer.
Next to the crape myrtle flower path, hibiscus trees are also lined up, and they are blooming beautifully.
Around the wetland island, I also found the parasitic flower, known as 'baby marigold.'
It looks similar to marigold but has a distinctive purple circular pattern in the center.
I reached Cheong-eum Waterfall and headed to Cheong-eum Pond, where the water flows down.
The stepping stones above Cheong-eum Pond are a great spot for taking pictures.
With that, I conclude my summer visit to the lake park.
Even though 'heat to combat heat' is a nice concept, I recommend avoiding the midday sun.
Early morning is the best time to enjoy the park.
The sunset and night view are also beautiful, making it a great place for evening strolls.
Whether in the morning or evening, I encourage you to take a walk outside.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/sejong_story/224350832521
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